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Check out this selection of pens with drop-dead, gorgeous style, guaranteed to turn heads. These sexy pens are available at a variety of price points, so everyone can own one of these beauties.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, just some of my personal favorites, based purely on the shape of each pen’s body. If you have a favorite sexy pen that is not listed here, please include it in the comments section along with the name and link of a vendor who offers it. I have arranged the list according to price, with the least expensive first and the most expensive so be sure to read through the end because all of these are truly fabulous pens. Enjoy!

Yoro Pen in Executive Finish.

Yoropen From $3-$55
Yoropen proves that functional can be sexy. Sleek, brushed aluminum melds with a soft, rubber grip creating a unique design that offers strain-free writing. The beautifully arched neck allows you to see what you’re writing by placing your hand and pen in a position that won’t obstruct your view of the writing page. Finding a comfortable hand position is easy using adjustable, rubber grip, making it ideal for righties and lefties alike.

Tombow Zoom 707 and 717 $17- $22
A super-slim shaft enhanced by a soft, rubber grip lies firm in the hand and is more comfortable than you would imagine. The slender, award-winning design fits perfectly into tight spaces such as a checkbook, pocket planner or the spine of a book. Both utilize a twist action to the tail release the ballpoint tip.

The 707 is longer and has a slightly thicker shaft than the 717. The 707 is available in black and charcoal or black and red color combinations. The satin, silver 717 is available with color accents of and orange, pink and blue.

Pat’s Pens, Sculpted #280$34 as shown
Created from fine, acrylic InLace material in Dyna Blue, Pat’s Sculpted pen shimmers like a deep blue sea. Iridescent, silvery threads are visible through translucent layers of sea blue acrylic. The undulating, outer skin is smooth and glossy and the feel is enhanced by multiple, voluptuous curves.

A gentle twist at the narrow waist extends a ballpoint tip which is surrounded with brilliant platinum plated fittings. The undulating curves line up just right with the shape of my hand giving me a most comfortable fit. The Sculpted pen is refillable using Cross-style refills.

Pendragon Sorrend $50-100
Not only does this pen have long, alluring lines, this pen is completely customizable and has some surprising electronic abilities.

Each pen has four parts; the Nib, the Central Unit, the End Part, and the Expandable Units. The Nib can be changed to a ballpoint, pen, fountain-pen, mechanical pencil, or digital pen. The Central Unit has an LED light, a music player, charger input, memory card, and battery. The tail or End Part has a headphone connection (via Bluetooth) to access mp3s stored in the Central Unit. If this is not enough, you can expand it by adding a camera, microphone, laser pointer, USB connection, WLAN receiver and more. Designer: Peter Vardai.

Availability is limited and I haven’t been able to find a supplier. For more information about this pen, visit Designeroof.com. If you know where to buy one, please leave a comment at the end of this thread.

Parafernalia's Big Revolution features a pull out fountain pen that can be used with or without the stiles.

Paraphernalia Big Revolution $125-$150
Designed by Sergio Carpani, this is the big version of the better known Revolution but with a completely different writing body. The slender, central nib shaft slides from the surrounding core and can be used on its own. Or, create a custom fit by sliding the shaft into the triangular body and adjusting the position of the pen to your liking. The small, stainless steel nib has a medium, iridium point that was chosen for aesthetic design purposes. Each Big Revolution includes 4 long and slim cartridges. Available in 3 different finishes, satin chrome, chrome, black and briar wood.

Free Ride Motocycle Pen $150
The Free Ride sports a curvaceous, chrome body accented by soft rubber inserts placed at the points your fingers make contact with the body. Whether or not this ergonomic delight is as comfortable as the designer implies, there’s no doubting that this is a pen that’s certain to draw more than its fair share of admiring looks in the office.

Unfortunately Jean Pierre Lepine’s Free Ride appears to have been discontinued at the time of writing, though it remains available in the meantime (until stocks run out) at PenPlace.com.

Porsche Design P 3150 Fountain Pen $375 – $600
Polished, stainless steel meets supple calfskin to create a luxurious pen for the few that afford it. The leather grip endures an elaborated tanning process which renders it stable, tough, and at the same time smooth and supple. It is available in black or brown colors.

The fountain pen uses the cartridge/converter refilling system. An 18kt gold nib is rhodium-plated and is available in fine, medium, and broad widths, and fill via cartridge or piston converter. A spring-loaded clip is hand-polished to a high gloss. It rests precisely on a metal pad, ensuring ease of clipping to a breast pocket or lapel, with a spring force that remains constant for a lifetime.
This pen is also available as a Rollerball or ballpoint pen.

Bugatti Type A pen is made of the finest materials and the design is inspired by the sinuous lines of the Bugatti cars

Buggati Type A $15,000
The Bugatti Type A, designed by Ferrari da Varese, is an evocative, limited-edition pen influenced by the never-ending, sinuous lines of the Bugatti cars. The shapely body of this beautiful pen is made using the same grade aluminum as the Veyron’s engine. Coatings of sterling silver, palladium and finally platinum ensuring its beautiful skin does not oxidize.

Three sapphire glass windows in the air intake-shaped body pen provide a view to reveal the ink level held within. The styling of the clip on the pen cap is reminiscent of the Veyron’s sleek door handle. A brilliant 18kt gold nib coated with rhodium and ruby stone in the pen cap for elegance.

The pen has three sapphire glasses similar to those in watches for a royal elegant look, and a brilliant 18kt gold nib coated with rhodium coated 18kt gold and ruby stone for elegance. Limited to just 499 units of fountain pens and 499 units of roller ball pens, the Bugatti Type A pen comes with a superb handcrafted manual.